Millie Bobby Brown: From Stranger Things to Parenthood at 21!
SPILLING THE TEA: MILLIE BOBBY BROWN'S SECRET BABY PLANS AND UNCONVENTIONAL UPBRINGING
Get ready for a dose of drama and intrigue as we dive into the fascinating life of global superstar Millie Bobby Brown! The talented actress, who has been stealing hearts with her iconic role as Eleven in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, has just revealed that she's welcomed a baby daughter through adoption with her husband Jake Bongiovi.
In an Instagram post, the couple shared the exciting news, stating: "This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy." But what's behind Millie's sudden decision to become a young mother? And how has her unconventional upbringing prepared her for this new chapter?
As a child star, Millie has grown up fast. She made her professional acting debut at just nine years old in the ABC fantasy series Once Upon A Time In Wonderland. Since then, she's worked steadily, appearing in shows like Intruders, NCIS, and Modern Family before landing her breakout role on Stranger Things.
But Millie's early start in the industry came with a price: she didn't have a traditional childhood. At age eight, she moved from Bournemouth to Orlando, Florida, with her parents to pursue acting full-time. She was briefly homeschooled after being bullied at school, and later attended regular classes again. However, it wasn't until she started working on set that Millie felt truly happy.
"I loved the one-on-one experience and the flexibility," she told The Scholarly Note in an exclusive interview. "I'd often stay up till midnight to finish my homework after working during the day." But while her unconventional upbringing had its perks, it also presented challenges. In a candid conversation with Vanity Fair, Millie opened up about struggling with social development due to her unique circumstances.
"I don't have many friends because of who I am," she confessed. "I didn't go to school, so I don't have the best social skills when it comes to people my own age and friendships... I missed out on a few things. But I'm working through them."
Despite these challenges, Millie's personal life has been nothing short of dramatic. She began dating Jake Bongiovi in 2021, when she was just 17 years old. The couple got engaged two years later and tied the knot in a private ceremony in May 2024.
So, what sparked Millie's desire to become a young mother? In an interview with Smartless podcast, she revealed that her own mother had her first child at 21, and Millie had always wanted to follow suit. "This has been my thing since before I met Jake," she confessed. "My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19... I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me."
But there's more to this story! In an exclusive conversation with The Scholarly Note, Millie dropped some juicy details about her relationship with Jake. "He told me we couldn't have children until we were married," she revealed. "So that was his thing... And my thing was, I really want a family. I really want a big family."
The couple's views on marriage and parenthood are surprisingly aligned. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Millie spoke about how she and Jake discussed their future plans before tying the knot.
"We talked about our political views, what kind of family we want to build, the kind of home we want to live in, the kind of relationship we're looking for, the kind of careers we want," she said. "We're pretty united on major topics."
And now, with the arrival of their adorable baby girl, Millie and Jake are about to embark on the most significant adventure yet – parenthood! As The Scholarly Note, we can't wait to see what's next for this talented young couple.
